What to buy for an anniversary handball tournament

An anniversary handball tournament needs more than balls, goals and medals. You also need a practical setup for registration, scoring, refreshments and waste sorting, often serving several teams over a full day. Use this shopping list to check the sports equipment, tables, reusable tableware, coffee supplies and cooling equipment before the tournament week. The items most often missed are spare handballs, pump needles, whistle batteries and enough containers for separate waste collection.

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What to bring

Grouped the way you'd shop for it, with quantities.

Furniture

Party tentqty 2
Foldable tablesqty 10
Folding chairsqty 80
Registration desk
Score tablesqty 2

Tableware

Reusable drinking glassesqty 120
Reusable platesqty 120
Reusable cutleryqty 120

Kitchen

Coffee machinesqty 2
Kettlesqty 2
Thermos flasksqty 6
Serving traysqty 6
Cutting boardsqty 4
Chef's knifeqty 4
Serving tongsqty 6
Small bowlsqty 12
Coolersqty 6
Containers for waste sortingqty 4

Sports equipment

Handball goalsqty 2
Handballsqty 12
Spare handballsqty 4
Team bibsqty 40
Training conesqty 30
Whistlesqty 8
Scoreboardsqty 2
Game clocksqty 2
Conesqty 20
Ball netsqty 4
Pump with needlesqty 2
Spare whistle batteriesqty 12
Medalsqty 36
Winner's cup
Fair play award

Decorations

Anniversary bannerqty 2
Balloonsqty 100
Balloon ribbonqty 2
Tableclothsqty 10
Team table labelsqty 12
Program postersqty 12

Equipment

Megaphone
Extension cordsqty 4
Power stripsqty 4
Power banksqty 4

Lighting

LED string lightsqty 4
Battery lanternsqty 6

Cleaning

Broomqty 2
Dustpan and brushqty 2
Mopqty 2
Bucketsqty 3
Microfiber clothsqty 12
Waste binsqty 6

Catering

Groceries
- Coffee - 2 kilos
- Tea bags - 120 pieces
- Sugar - 2 kilos
- Milk - 12 liters
- Oat milk - 4 liters
- Coffee creamer - 3 bottles
- Cola - 12 bottles
- Cola Zero - 10 bottles
- Orange soda - 8 bottles
- Lemonade - 6 bottles
- Spa Blauw - 12 bottles
- Spa Rood - 6 bottles
- Apple juice - 6 packs
- Orange juice - 6 cartons
- Beer - 8 crates
- Alcohol-free beer - 3 cases
- Ice cubes - 15 kilos
- Sandwiches - 160 pieces
- White sandwich loaves - 8 loaves
- Wholemeal sandwich bread - 8 loaves
- Young cheese - 5 kilos
- Back ham - 4 kilos
- Chicken breast topping - 3 kilos
- Hummus - 2 kilos
- Cream cheese - 2 kilo
- Butter - 1 kilo
- Tomatoes - 4 kilos
- Cucumbers - 4 kilos
- Lettuce - 8 heads
- Bell peppers - 3 kilos
- Red onion - 1 kilo
- Olives - 2 kilos
- Paprika chips - 12 bags
- Plain chips - 12 bags
- Tortilla chips - 10 bags
- Snacks - 8 bags
- Mixed nuts - 4 kilos
- Popcorn - 6 bags
- Apples - 8 kilos
- Bananas - 6 kilos
- Grapes - 5 kilos
- Oranges - 6 kilos
- Mini carrots - 3 kilos
- Cherry tomatoes - 3 kilos
- Ketchup - 3 bottles
- Mayonnaise - 3 bottles
- Mustard - 2 bottles
- Garlic sauce - 2 bottles
- Barbecue sauce - 2 bottles
- Olive oil - 1 bottle
- Balsamic vinegar - 1 bottle
- Salt - 1 pack
- Pepper - 1 jar
- Paprika powder - 1 jar
- Garlic powder - 1 jar
- Herb mix - 2 jars
- Diet biscuits - 4 packs
- Gluten-free sandwiches - 12 pieces
- Vegan cheese - 1 kilo
- Vegan toppings - 1 kilo
- Napkins - 300 pieces
- Paper cups - 150 pieces
- Aluminum foil - 2 rolls
- Cling film - 2 rolls
- Baking paper - 2 rolls
- Paper towels - 8 rolls
- Trash bags - 50 pieces
- Dish soap - 2 bottles
- All-purpose cleaner - 2 bottles
- Disinfectant wipes - 4 packs
- Toilet paper - 24 rolls
- Hand soap - 4 bottles
- Paper towels - 8 packs
- Bandages - 2 boxes
- Ice packs - 8 pieces
- Tape - 6 rolls
- Markers - 12 pieces
- Ballpoint pens - 20 pieces
- Name stickers - 150 pieces

Tips

Allow at least one handball per match in use, plus spare handballs ready at the court. Check the pump and keep several replacement needles with the equipment rather than leaving them in the storage room.
Set up one registration desk and separate score tables before teams arrive. Put the participant list, competition forms and writing materials there at least 30 minutes before the first registration time.
For a full tournament day, plan roughly 2–3 drinks per person during the first hour and about 1 drink per person for each additional hour. Keep fresh items in coolers and prepare thermos flasks for coffee and hot water.
Count reusable glasses, plates and cutlery against the highest number of people eating at once, not just the number of teams. Add a washing or collection point so used tableware does not pile up beside the serving trays.
Check the safety and match equipment the day before: handball goals, ball nets, team bibs, cones, training cones, whistles, scoreboards and game clocks. Pack spare whistle batteries with the whistles and confirm the first aid supplies before setup.

Frequently asked questions

How many handballs do I need for an anniversary handball tournament?: Plan one match ball for every court in use and keep at least 2 spare handballs available for a one-court tournament. Add more if matches run simultaneously or teams bring different ball sizes.
How much should I buy to drink at a handball tournament?: Budget 2–3 drinks per person for the first hour, then about 1 drink per person for each additional hour. Buy extra water for referees, volunteers and players waiting between matches.
When should I buy fresh food for the tournament?: Buy fresh produce no earlier than 1 day before the event where possible. Keep it cooled until serving, while non-perishable supplies can be set up the evening before.
What should I check the day before a handball tournament?: Check the goals, nets, balls, pump and needles, bibs, cones, whistles, scoreboards and game clocks at least 24 hours beforehand. Also test the coffee machines and kettles, count reusable tableware and confirm the first aid supplies.

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